Julia, I am sorry, but it's a little unintellectual of you to conclude that anyone was trying to shove anything down your throat..or you feel like it anytime someone mentions the word God? (ch) We are just analyzing, phylosophically talking about different peoples 'ideology and thinking, and the basis of it...so, from our perspective many (not all, of course) people who are not religious tend to look up for government for support and hope..remember Hope and Change(ch) ..others try to find strength within themselves and their faith..and you don't have to agree with it..it's just someone's perspective and observation..
Yes, it's true that conservatives along with our founders believe our rights and freedoms come from God, not government..because if it comes from government, the government can also take them away..so, it's all part of the phylosophy..